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Jan 4, 2022 · Predicted probabilities of mental health outcomes by problematic social media use across gender and grade. Figure 1 shows that the absolute probability of high psychological symptoms and emotional problems was higher in girls than in boys, across grades.
Mar 30, 2024 · Despite its well-documented shortcomings, social media can also improve youth mental health in some instances, especially for marginalized youth people. For instance, LGBTQIA+ young people negotiated and explored identity and obtained support from peers on social media, data shows.
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Dec 8, 2023 · The recently released report, which surveyed nearly 15,000 youth in the province, found half of 15– to 17-year-olds indicated that their mental health was fair or poor and nearly 40 per cent screened positive for depression (38 per cent) and generalized anxiety (39 per cent).
Jun 17, 2024 · According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety symptoms.
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Mar 24, 2021 · Today, social media use is prevalent across age groups, regularly used by about 9 in 10 Canadians aged 15 to 34 and by about 8 in 10 of those aged 35 to 49. Many Canadians in older age groups also use social media, including 6 in 10 of those aged 50 to 64 and about 1 in 3 seniors.
Sep 1, 2023 · As youth mental health continues to suffer, parents, teachers, and legislators are sounding the alarm on social media. But fear and misinformation often go hand in hand. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.
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Feb 10, 2020 · Social media can affect adolescents’ self-view and interpersonal relationships through social comparison and negative interactions, including cyberbullying; moreover, social media content often involves normalization and even promotion of self-harm and suicidality among youth.
